By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesay inaugurated 29 new police stations, outposts and SDPO buildings across Odisha. Taken up under the 5T initiative, the state-of-the-art facilities cost ₹53.12 Crore. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Patnaik said that with this huge boost to infrastructure and technology support, Odisha Police will serve the people with a more professional approach.
DGP Arun Sarangi, 5T –Nabin Odisha Chairman VK Pandian, Director Intelligence, S Priyadarshi , ADGP (CID-CB), Arun Bothra and others were among those present.
CM said that the inauguration is a concrete step towards a more secure and citizen-centric Odisha. CM thanked the police force and everyone involved in the endeavour to make the vision of a Safer Odisha a reality. “These infrastructures represent our commitment to creating a safer environment and our dedication to transform law enforcement to foster positive connections between the police and the public,” CM added.
Focusing on gender sensitivity and inclusivity, CM said, Odisha government has always recognised the importance of gender sensitivity. Each building features separate desks for women and children, along with counselling rooms for victims. In Odisha, the State Government stands by the fundamental principle of ‘inclusivity’, CM added.
CM Patnaik expressed his happiness that in each of these buildings, ‘accessibility for all’ is ensured with ramps and facilities for persons with disabilities. CM further said that with state-of-the-art facilities like Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems integration and surveillance cameras, Odisha Government is leveraging technology for efficient and effective law enforcement.
